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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.26, 618.40 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.26, 618.40 and 138.36 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.26 : 618.40 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.26/618.40 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.26x = 618.40 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.26x = 85,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,561.82/412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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