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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 618.39 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 618.39 and 138.35 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 618.39 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/618.39 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 618.39 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 85,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,551.16/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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