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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 615.59 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 615.59 and 121.83 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 615.59 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/615.59 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 615.59 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 74,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,997.63/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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