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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.80 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.80 and 133.94 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.80 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.80 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.80 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 81,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,944.49/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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