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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 618 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 618 and 138.16 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 618 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/618 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 618 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 85,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,382.88/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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