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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.55, 618.39 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.55, 618.39 and 138.55 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.55 : 618.39 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.55/618.39 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.55x = 618.39 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.55x = 85,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675.75/412.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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