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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.26, 621.22 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.26, 621.22 and 121.66 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.26 : 621.22 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.26/621.22 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.26x = 621.22 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.26x = 75,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577.63/414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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