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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 612.46 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 612.46 and 134.32 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 612.46 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/612.46 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 612.46 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 82,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,265.63/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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