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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 619.12 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 619.12 and 138.79 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 619.12 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/619.12 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 619.12 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 85,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,927.66/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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