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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.89, 611.90 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.89, 611.90 and 133.89 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.89 : 611.90 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.89/611.90 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.89x = 611.90 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.89x = 81,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,927.29/407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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