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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 617.91 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 617.91 and 137.94 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 617.91 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/617.91 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 617.91 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 85,234.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,234.51/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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