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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.54, 611.32 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.54, 611.32 and 133.65 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.54 : 611.32 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.54/611.32 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.54x = 611.32 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.54x = 81,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,705.38/407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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