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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 617.07 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 617.07 and 137.36 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 617.07 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/617.07 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 617.07 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 84,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,760.74/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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