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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 612.76 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 612.76 and 134.62 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 612.76 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/612.76 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 612.76 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 82,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,489.75/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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