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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 621.36 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 621.36 and 121.78 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 621.36 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/621.36 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 621.36 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 75,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,669.22/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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