Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 615 and 136.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 409.98, 615 and 136.06 is: 204.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409.98 : 615 = 136.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409.98/615 = 136.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409.98x = 615 × 136.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409.98x = 83,676.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,676.90/409.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204.10
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