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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 611.26 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 611.26 and 133.61 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 611.26 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/611.26 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 611.26 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 81,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,667.06/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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