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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 616.06 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 616.06 and 136.86 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 616.06 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/616.06 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 616.06 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 84,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,313.97/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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