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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.61 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.61 and 137.26 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.61 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.61 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.61 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 84,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,635.89/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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