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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 615.77 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 615.77 and 121.94 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 615.77 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/615.77 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 615.77 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 75,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,086.99/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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