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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.41, 611.14 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.41, 611.14 and 133.39 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.41 : 611.14 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.41/611.14 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.41x = 611.14 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.41x = 81,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,519.96/407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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