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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.52 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.52 and 133.65 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.52 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.52 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.52 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 81,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.15/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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