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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 618.68 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 618.68 and 138.73 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 618.68 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/618.68 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 618.68 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 85,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,830.72/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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