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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 611.60 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 611.60 and 133.83 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 611.60 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/611.60 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 611.60 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 81,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,849.76/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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