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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 612.25 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 612.25 and 134.29 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 612.25 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/612.25 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 612.25 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 82,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,220.24/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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