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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 616.94 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 616.94 and 137.42 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 616.94 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/616.94 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 616.94 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 84,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,777.15/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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