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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.92 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.92 and 124.05 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.92 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.92 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.92 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 76,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,776.41/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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