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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.60, 618.90 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.60, 618.90 and 138.70 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.60 : 618.90 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.60/618.90 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.60x = 618.90 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.60x = 85,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.43/412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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