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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 617.38 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 617.38 and 137.58 is: 206.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 617.38 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/617.38 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 617.38 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 84,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,939.14/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.41

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