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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.51, 612.86 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.51, 612.86 and 134.58 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.51 : 612.86 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.51/612.86 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.51x = 612.86 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.51x = 82,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,478.03/408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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