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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 610.34 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 610.34 and 133.08 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 610.34 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/610.34 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 610.34 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 81,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,223.38/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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