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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 615.62 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 615.62 and 121.95 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 615.62 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/615.62 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 615.62 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 75,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,074.25/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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