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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 612.58 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 612.58 and 134.49 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 612.58 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/612.58 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 612.58 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 82,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,385.88/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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