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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 618.56 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 618.56 and 134.74 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 618.56 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/618.56 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 618.56 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 83,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344.77/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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