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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 615.94 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 615.94 and 205.16 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 615.94 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/615.94 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 615.94 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 126,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,362.66/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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