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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.50 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.50 and 137.86 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.50 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.50 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.50 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 85,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,128.55/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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