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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.99 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.99 and 138.06 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.99 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.99 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.99 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 85,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319.01/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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