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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 615.62 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 615.62 and 136.50 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 615.62 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/615.62 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 615.62 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 84,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,031.90/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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