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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.37, 618.41 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.37, 618.41 and 138.40 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.37 : 618.41 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.37/618.41 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.37x = 618.41 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.37x = 85,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,591.29/412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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