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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 621.08 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 621.08 and 121.57 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 621.08 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/621.08 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 621.08 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 75,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,500.98/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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