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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 619.11 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 619.11 and 124.20 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 619.11 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/619.11 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 619.11 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 76,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,893.46/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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