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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 615.74 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 615.74 and 136.46 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 615.74 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/615.74 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 615.74 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 84,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,023.88/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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