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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 615.04 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 615.04 and 136.23 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 615.04 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/615.04 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 615.04 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 83,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,788.48/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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