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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 618.63 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 618.63 and 207.19 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 618.63 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/618.63 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 618.63 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 128,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,173.95/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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