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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 619.26 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 619.26 and 138.97 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 619.26 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/619.26 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 619.26 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 86,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,058.56/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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