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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 618.80 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 618.80 and 138.51 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 618.80 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/618.80 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 618.80 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 85,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709.39/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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