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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.14, 612.07 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.14, 612.07 and 134.17 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.14 : 612.07 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.14/612.07 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.14x = 612.07 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.14x = 82,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,119.57/408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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