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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 612.45 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 612.45 and 134.41 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 612.45 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/612.45 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 612.45 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 82,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,319.40/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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