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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 612.16 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 612.16 and 134.29 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 612.16 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/612.16 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 612.16 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 82,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,207.40/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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