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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 611.88 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 611.88 and 134 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 611.88 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/611.88 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 611.88 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 81,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,991.92/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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