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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 620.33 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 620.33 and 124.88 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 620.33 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/620.33 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 620.33 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 77,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,463.08/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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