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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 621.62 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 621.62 and 121.88 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 621.62 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/621.62 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 621.62 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 75,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,763.05/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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