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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.07, 612.16 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.07, 612.16 and 134.19 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.07 : 612.16 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.07/612.16 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.07x = 612.16 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.07x = 82,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,145.41/408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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