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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.90, 610.38 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.90, 610.38 and 133.04 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.90 : 610.38 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.90/610.38 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.90x = 610.38 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.90x = 81,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,204.96/406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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