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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 612.59 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 612.59 and 134.46 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 612.59 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/612.59 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 612.59 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 82,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,368.18/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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