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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 612.57 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 612.57 and 134.47 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 612.57 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/612.57 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 612.57 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 82,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,372.29/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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