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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.90, 611.89 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.90, 611.89 and 133.88 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.90 : 611.89 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.90/611.89 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.90x = 611.89 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.90x = 81,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,919.83/407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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