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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 610.98 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 610.98 and 133.44 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 610.98 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/610.98 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 610.98 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 81,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,529.17/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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