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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.07, 612.10 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.07, 612.10 and 134.09 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.07 : 612.10 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.07/612.10 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.07x = 612.10 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.07x = 82,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,073.43/408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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