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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.90, 616.35 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.90, 616.35 and 205.16 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.90 : 616.35 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.90/616.35 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.90x = 616.35 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.90x = 126,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,450.37/410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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