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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 602.99 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 602.99 and 134.81 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 602.99 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/602.99 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 602.99 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 81,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,288.16/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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