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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 610.69 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 610.69 and 133.23 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 610.69 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/610.69 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 610.69 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 81,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,362.23/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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