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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 618.86 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 618.86 and 138.80 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 618.86 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/618.86 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 618.86 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 85,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,897.77/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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