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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 618.21 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 618.21 and 138.19 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 618.21 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/618.21 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 618.21 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 85,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,430.44/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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