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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 615.52 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 615.52 and 136.42 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 615.52 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/615.52 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 615.52 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 83,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,965.48/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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