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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.15, 618.13 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.15, 618.13 and 138.17 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.15 : 618.13 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.15/618.13 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.15x = 618.13 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.15x = 85,406.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,406.33/412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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