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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.45, 611.09 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.45, 611.09 and 133.53 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.45 : 611.09 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.45/611.09 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.45x = 611.09 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.45x = 81,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598.18/407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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