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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 611.55 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 611.55 and 133.74 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 611.55 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/611.55 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 611.55 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 81,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,788.70/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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