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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.15, 617.76 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.15, 617.76 and 206.51 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.15 : 617.76 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.15/617.76 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.15x = 617.76 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.15x = 127,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,573.62/412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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