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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 617.19 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 617.19 and 137.53 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 617.19 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/617.19 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 617.19 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 84,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882.40/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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