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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 611.37 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 611.37 and 133.56 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 611.37 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/611.37 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 611.37 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 81,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,654.58/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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