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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 618.98 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 618.98 and 138.74 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 618.98 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/618.98 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 618.98 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 85,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,873.50/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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