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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 616.71 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 616.71 and 137.18 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 616.71 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/616.71 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 616.71 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 84,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,600.28/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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