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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 617.98 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 617.98 and 138.12 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 617.98 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/617.98 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 617.98 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 85,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,351.62/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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