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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 617.95 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 617.95 and 138.03 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 617.95 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/617.95 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 617.95 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 85,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,296.19/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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