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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 611.75 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 611.75 and 133.82 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 611.75 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/611.75 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 611.75 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 81,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,866.25/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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