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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.09, 618.17 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.09, 618.17 and 134.46 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.09 : 618.17 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.09/618.17 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.09x = 618.17 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.09x = 83,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,119.14/412.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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