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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 611.97 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 611.97 and 134.09 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 611.97 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/611.97 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 611.97 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 82,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,059.06/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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