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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.44 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.44 and 136.97 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.44 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.44 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.44 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 84,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,433.79/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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