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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 618.49 and 138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 618.49 and 138.59 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 618.49 = 138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/618.49 = 138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 618.49 × 138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 85,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,718.63/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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