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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 618.84 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 618.84 and 138.81 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 618.84 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/618.84 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 618.84 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 85,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,901.18/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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