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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 615.65 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 615.65 and 136.46 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 615.65 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/615.65 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 615.65 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 84,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,011.60/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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