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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.37, 611.08 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.37, 611.08 and 133.49 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.37 : 611.08 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.37/611.08 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.37x = 611.08 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.37x = 81,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573.07/407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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