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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 617.99 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 617.99 and 138.08 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 617.99 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/617.99 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 617.99 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 85,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,332.34/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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