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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.91, 619.36 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.91, 619.36 and 124.34 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.91 : 619.36 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.91/619.36 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.91x = 619.36 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.91x = 77,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,011.22/412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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