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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 619.17 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 619.17 and 120.26 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 619.17 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/619.17 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 619.17 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 74,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457.69/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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