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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 615.75 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 615.75 and 121.86 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 615.75 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/615.75 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 615.75 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 75,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,035.30/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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