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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 616.41 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 616.41 and 137 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 616.41 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/616.41 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 616.41 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 84,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,448.17/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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