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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 617.28 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 617.28 and 137.59 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 617.28 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/617.28 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 617.28 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 84,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,929.50/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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