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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.41, 612.67 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.41, 612.67 and 134.53 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.41 : 612.67 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.41/612.67 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.41x = 612.67 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.41x = 82,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,421.82/408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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