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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 611.87 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 611.87 and 134.05 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 611.87 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/611.87 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 611.87 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 82,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,023.04/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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