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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 615.27 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 615.27 and 121.63 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 615.27 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/615.27 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 615.27 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 74,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,832.21/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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