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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.99 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.99 and 124.20 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.99 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.99 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.99 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 76,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,878.56/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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