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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.46, 618.49 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.46, 618.49 and 134.72 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.46 : 618.49 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.46/618.49 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.46x = 618.49 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.46x = 83,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,322.97/412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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