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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.50, 611.29 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.50, 611.29 and 133.53 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.50 : 611.29 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.50/611.29 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.50x = 611.29 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.50x = 81,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,623.97/407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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