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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.28 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.28 and 138.26 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.28 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.28 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.28 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 85,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,481.89/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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