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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.78 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.78 and 138.69 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.78 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.78 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.78 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 85,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,818.60/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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