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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 617.17 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 617.17 and 137.50 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 617.17 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/617.17 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 617.17 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 84,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,860.88/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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