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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.82 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.82 and 138.02 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.82 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.82 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.82 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 85,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268.43/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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