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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 612.94 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 612.94 and 134.71 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 612.94 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/612.94 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 612.94 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 82,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,569.15/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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