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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.89, 619.35 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.89, 619.35 and 138.99 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.89 : 619.35 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.89/619.35 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.89x = 619.35 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.89x = 86,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,083.46/412.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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