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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 611.99 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 611.99 and 133.98 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 611.99 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/611.99 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 611.99 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 81,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,990.69/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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