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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 611.65 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 611.65 and 133.83 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 611.65 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/611.65 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 611.65 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 81,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,857.12/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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