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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612.24 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612.24 and 134.24 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612.24 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612.24 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612.24 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 82,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,187.10/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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