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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 616.14 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 616.14 and 136.89 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 616.14 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/616.14 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 616.14 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 84,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343.40/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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