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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 611.73 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 611.73 and 133.84 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 611.73 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/611.73 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 611.73 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 81,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,874.32/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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