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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 616.93 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 616.93 and 137.43 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 616.93 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/616.93 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 616.93 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 84,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,785.12/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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