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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.53, 618.88 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.53, 618.88 and 138.60 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.53 : 618.88 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.53/618.88 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.53x = 618.88 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.53x = 85,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778.81/412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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