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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 616.85 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 616.85 and 137.37 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 616.85 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/616.85 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 616.85 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 84,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,733.60/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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