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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 618.36 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 618.36 and 138.40 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 618.36 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/618.36 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 618.36 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 85,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581.02/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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