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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612 and 134.16 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 82,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,105.92/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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