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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 618.12 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 618.12 and 138.19 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 618.12 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/618.12 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 618.12 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 85,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418.00/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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