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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.20, 610.59 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.20, 610.59 and 133.26 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.20 : 610.59 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.20/610.59 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.20x = 610.59 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.20x = 81,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,367.22/407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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