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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.68, 611.54 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.68, 611.54 and 133.72 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.68 : 611.54 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.68/611.54 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.68x = 611.54 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.68x = 81,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,775.13/407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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