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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.26, 612.16 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.26, 612.16 and 134.27 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.26 : 612.16 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.26/612.16 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.26x = 612.16 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.26x = 82,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,197.07/408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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