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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.89, 611.93 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.89, 611.93 and 134.01 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.89 : 611.93 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.89/611.93 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.89x = 611.93 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.89x = 82,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004.74/407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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