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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 611.06 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 611.06 and 133.50 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 611.06 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/611.06 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 611.06 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 81,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,577.61/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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