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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 618.36 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 618.36 and 138.43 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 618.36 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/618.36 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 618.36 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 85,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,599.57/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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