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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.72 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.72 and 137.30 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.72 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.72 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.72 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 84,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,675.66/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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