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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.09, 617.88 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.09, 617.88 and 138.16 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.09 : 617.88 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.09/617.88 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.09x = 617.88 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.09x = 85,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,363.34/412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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