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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.15, 610.74 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.15, 610.74 and 133.27 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.15 : 610.74 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.15/610.74 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.15x = 610.74 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.15x = 81,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,392.65/407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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