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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 611.27 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 611.27 and 133.51 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 611.27 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/611.27 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 611.27 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 81,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,608.46/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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