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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 618.62 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 618.62 and 138.52 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 618.62 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/618.62 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 618.62 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 85,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,691.24/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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