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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 612.18 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 612.18 and 134.21 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 612.18 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/612.18 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 612.18 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 82,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,160.68/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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