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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.61, 618.93 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.61, 618.93 and 124.02 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.61 : 618.93 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.61/618.93 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.61x = 618.93 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.61x = 76,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,759.70/412.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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