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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.69, 618.86 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.69, 618.86 and 124.06 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.69 : 618.86 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.69/618.86 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.69x = 618.86 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.69x = 76,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,775.15/412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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