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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 610.87 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 610.87 and 133.31 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 610.87 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/610.87 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 610.87 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 81,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,435.08/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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