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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.18, 618.34 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.18, 618.34 and 138.36 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.18 : 618.34 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.18/618.34 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.18x = 618.34 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.18x = 85,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,553.52/412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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