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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 610.61 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 610.61 and 133.38 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 610.61 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/610.61 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 610.61 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 81,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,439.44/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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