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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 616.74 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 616.74 and 137.24 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 616.74 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/616.74 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 616.74 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 84,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,639.51/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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