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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 618.54 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 618.54 and 138.48 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 618.54 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/618.54 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 618.54 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 85,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655.42/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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