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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.84 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.84 and 137.98 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.84 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.84 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.84 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 85,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,250.72/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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