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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 617.45 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 617.45 and 137.70 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 617.45 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/617.45 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 617.45 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 85,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,022.18/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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