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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 612.18 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 612.18 and 134.15 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 612.18 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/612.18 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 612.18 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 82,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,120.89/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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