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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 617.96 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 617.96 and 138.11 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 617.96 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/617.96 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 617.96 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 85,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,343.71/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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