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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.59, 611.47 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.59, 611.47 and 133.70 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.59 : 611.47 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.59/611.47 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.59x = 611.47 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.59x = 81,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,753.54/407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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