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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.01, 612.07 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.01, 612.07 and 134.03 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.01 : 612.07 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.01/612.07 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.01x = 612.07 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.01x = 82,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,035.74/408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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