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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 619.02 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 619.02 and 124.12 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 619.02 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/619.02 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 619.02 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 76,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,832.76/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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