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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 612.15 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 612.15 and 134.22 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 612.15 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/612.15 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 612.15 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 82,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,162.77/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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