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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 611.59 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 611.59 and 133.87 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 611.59 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/611.59 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 611.59 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 81,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,873.55/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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