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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 617.88 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 617.88 and 138.02 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 617.88 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/617.88 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 617.88 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 85,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,279.80/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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