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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 611.34 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 611.34 and 133.66 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 611.34 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/611.34 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 611.34 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 81,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,711.70/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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