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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 617.94 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 617.94 and 138.05 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 617.94 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/617.94 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 617.94 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 85,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,305.84/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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