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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 616.17 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 616.17 and 205.20 is: 307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 616.17 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/616.17 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 616.17 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 126,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,438.08/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.93

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