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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 619.09 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 619.09 and 124.10 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 619.09 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/619.09 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 619.09 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 76,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,825.66/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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