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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 620.06 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 620.06 and 120.90 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 620.06 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/620.06 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 620.06 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 74,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,965.56/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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