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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 617.96 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 617.96 and 138.11 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 617.96 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/617.96 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 617.96 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 85,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,342.68/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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