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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.36, 624.62 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.36, 624.62 and 123.86 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.36 : 624.62 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.36/624.62 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.36x = 624.62 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.36x = 77,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,366.38/416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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