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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 617.33 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 617.33 and 137.69 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 617.33 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/617.33 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 617.33 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 84,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,997.43/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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