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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.91, 619.46 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.91, 619.46 and 138.93 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.91 : 619.46 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.91/619.46 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.91x = 619.46 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.91x = 86,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,062.57/412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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