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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 612.62 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 612.62 and 134.46 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 612.62 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/612.62 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 612.62 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 82,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,375.01/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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