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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 619.18 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 619.18 and 124.22 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 619.18 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/619.18 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 619.18 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 76,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,914.54/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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