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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 617.41 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 617.41 and 137.66 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 617.41 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/617.41 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 617.41 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 84,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,992.66/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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