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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 616.85 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 616.85 and 137.30 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 616.85 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/616.85 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 616.85 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 84,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,693.51/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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