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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 617.03 and 137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 617.03 and 137.46 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 617.03 = 137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/617.03 = 137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 617.03 × 137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 84,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,816.94/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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