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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 611.45 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 611.45 and 133.71 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 611.45 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/611.45 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 611.45 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 81,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,756.98/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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