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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 616.89 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 616.89 and 137.25 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 616.89 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/616.89 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 616.89 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 84,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,668.15/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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