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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 623.82 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 623.82 and 138.38 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 623.82 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/623.82 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 623.82 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 86,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324.21/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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