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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 615.87 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 615.87 and 136.57 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 615.87 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/615.87 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 615.87 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 84,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,109.37/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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