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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 615.19 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 615.19 and 132.50 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 615.19 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/615.19 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 615.19 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 81,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,515.18/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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