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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.35, 618.45 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.35, 618.45 and 134.66 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.35 : 618.45 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.35/618.45 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.35x = 618.45 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.35x = 83,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,280.48/412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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