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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 617.66 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 617.66 and 137.84 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 617.66 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/617.66 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 617.66 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 85,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.48/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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