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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.93, 610.49 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.93, 610.49 and 133.04 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.93 : 610.49 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.93/610.49 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.93x = 610.49 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.93x = 81,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221.12/406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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