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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 615.03 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 615.03 and 136.03 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 615.03 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/615.03 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 615.03 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 83,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,660.99/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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