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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 618.63 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 618.63 and 138.66 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 618.63 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/618.63 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 618.63 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 85,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,776.14/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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