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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 617.55 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 617.55 and 137.81 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 617.55 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/617.55 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 617.55 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 85,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,104.57/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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