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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 623.87 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 623.87 and 123.44 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 623.87 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/623.87 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 623.87 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 77,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,010.51/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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