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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 610.31 and 133.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 610.31 and 133.00 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 610.31 = 133.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/610.31 = 133.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 610.31 × 133.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 81,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,170.04/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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