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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 617.16 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 617.16 and 137.45 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 617.16 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/617.16 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 617.16 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 84,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,828.64/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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