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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.75, 611.78 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.75, 611.78 and 133.83 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.75 : 611.78 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.75/611.78 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.75x = 611.78 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.75x = 81,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,873.85/407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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