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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.57, 618.96 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.57, 618.96 and 124.01 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.57 : 618.96 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.57/618.96 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.57x = 618.96 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.57x = 76,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,755.99/412.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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