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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.42, 618.55 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.42, 618.55 and 123.78 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.42 : 618.55 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.42/618.55 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.42x = 618.55 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.42x = 76,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,564.12/412.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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