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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.63, 620.33 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.63, 620.33 and 121.20 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.63 : 620.33 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.63/620.33 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.63x = 620.33 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.63x = 75,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182.09/413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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