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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.11 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.11 and 138.18 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.11 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.11 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.11 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 85,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,410.44/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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