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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 618.20 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 618.20 and 138.28 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 618.20 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/618.20 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 618.20 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 85,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484.70/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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