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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 618.96 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 618.96 and 138.71 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 618.96 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/618.96 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 618.96 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 85,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,858.01/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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