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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618.70 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618.70 and 138.56 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618.70 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618.70 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618.70 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 85,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,727.37/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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