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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 612.87 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 612.87 and 134.65 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 612.87 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/612.87 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 612.87 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 82,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,522.95/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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