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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 615.93 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 615.93 and 136.87 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 615.93 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/615.93 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 615.93 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 84,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,302.34/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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