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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 610.68 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 610.68 and 133.31 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 610.68 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/610.68 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 610.68 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 81,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,409.75/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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