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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.69, 611.31 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.69, 611.31 and 133.71 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.69 : 611.31 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.69/611.31 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.69x = 611.31 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.69x = 81,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,739.91/407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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