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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 611.25 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 611.25 and 133.63 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 611.25 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/611.25 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 611.25 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 81,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,681.34/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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