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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.71, 616.17 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.71, 616.17 and 136.81 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.71 : 616.17 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.71/616.17 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.71x = 616.17 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.71x = 84,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296.03/410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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