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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.98, 616.53 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.98, 616.53 and 137.03 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.98 : 616.53 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.98/616.53 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.98x = 616.53 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.98x = 84,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,483.11/410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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