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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 621.86 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 621.86 and 122.18 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 621.86 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/621.86 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 621.86 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 75,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,975.82/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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