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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.63, 617.30 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.63, 617.30 and 137.65 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.63 : 617.30 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.63/617.30 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.63x = 617.30 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.63x = 84,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,970.66/411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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