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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 611.73 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 611.73 and 134.01 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 611.73 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/611.73 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 611.73 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 81,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,977.94/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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