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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 618.21 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 618.21 and 138.20 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 618.21 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/618.21 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 618.21 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 85,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,433.53/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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