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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 611.30 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 611.30 and 133.62 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 611.30 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/611.30 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 611.30 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 81,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,681.91/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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