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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 617.36 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 617.36 and 137.79 is: 206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 617.36 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/617.36 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 617.36 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 85,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,066.03/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.55

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