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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 618.92 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 618.92 and 134.97 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 618.92 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/618.92 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 618.92 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 83,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535.63/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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