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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 618.01 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 618.01 and 138.08 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 618.01 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/618.01 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 618.01 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 85,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,336.02/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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