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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.39, 612.59 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.39, 612.59 and 134.45 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.39 : 612.59 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.39/612.59 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.39x = 612.59 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.39x = 82,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358.99/408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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