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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 615.78 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 615.78 and 136.56 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 615.78 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/615.78 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 615.78 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 84,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,090.92/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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