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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 611.17 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 611.17 and 133.55 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 611.17 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/611.17 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 611.17 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 81,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,621.75/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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