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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 617.12 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 617.12 and 137.52 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 617.12 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/617.12 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 617.12 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 84,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866.34/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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