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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.39, 610.96 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.39, 610.96 and 133.42 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.39 : 610.96 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.39/610.96 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.39x = 610.96 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.39x = 81,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.28/407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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