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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 611.16 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 611.16 and 133.45 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 611.16 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/611.16 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 611.16 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 81,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559.30/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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