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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 612.05 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 612.05 and 134.10 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 612.05 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/612.05 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 612.05 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 82,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,075.23/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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