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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.25 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.25 and 138.86 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.25 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.25 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.25 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 85,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,991.07/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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