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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.43, 617.33 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.43, 617.33 and 137.59 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.43 : 617.33 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.43/617.33 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.43x = 617.33 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.43x = 84,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,938.43/411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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