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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.50, 618.72 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.50, 618.72 and 138.78 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 618.72 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/618.72 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 618.72 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 85,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,865.96/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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