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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 619.02 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 619.02 and 124.14 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 619.02 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/619.02 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 619.02 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 76,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,845.14/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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