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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 619.34 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 619.34 and 124.34 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 619.34 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/619.34 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 619.34 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 77,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,005.02/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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