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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.22 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.22 and 124.23 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.22 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.22 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.22 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 76,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925.08/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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