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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 612.37 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 612.37 and 134.30 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 612.37 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/612.37 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 612.37 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 82,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,242.49/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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