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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 615.48 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 615.48 and 136.42 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 615.48 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/615.48 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 615.48 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 83,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,965.19/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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