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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 615.91 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 615.91 and 136.78 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 615.91 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/615.91 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 615.91 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 84,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,244.17/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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