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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 618.78 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 618.78 and 138.63 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 618.78 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/618.78 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 618.78 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 85,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777.68/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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