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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 611.43 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 611.43 and 133.66 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 611.43 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/611.43 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 611.43 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 81,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723.73/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

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