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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 617.18 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 617.18 and 137.48 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 617.18 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/617.18 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 617.18 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 84,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,846.13/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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