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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.86, 619.13 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.86, 619.13 and 138.90 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.86 : 619.13 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.86/619.13 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.86x = 619.13 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.86x = 85,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996.46/412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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