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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 617.34 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 617.34 and 137.70 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 617.34 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/617.34 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 617.34 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 85,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,007.72/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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