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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.79, 619.19 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.79, 619.19 and 124.22 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.79 : 619.19 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.79/619.19 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.79x = 619.19 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.79x = 76,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,917.64/412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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