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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.87, 617.39 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.87, 617.39 and 137.90 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.87 : 617.39 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.87/617.39 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.87x = 617.39 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.87x = 85,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.30/411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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