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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 612.14 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 612.14 and 134.14 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 612.14 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/612.14 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 612.14 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 82,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,112.46/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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