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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 619.06 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 619.06 and 138.72 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 619.06 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/619.06 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 619.06 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 85,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,876.00/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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