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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 616.68 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 616.68 and 137.26 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 616.68 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/616.68 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 616.68 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 84,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,645.50/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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