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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 613.02 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 613.02 and 134.64 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 613.02 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/613.02 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 613.02 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 82,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.01/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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