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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 615.90 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 615.90 and 132.98 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 615.90 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/615.90 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 615.90 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 81,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,898.80/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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