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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 612.14 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 612.14 and 134.18 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 612.14 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/612.14 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 612.14 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 82,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,136.95/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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