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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.67, 612.88 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.67, 612.88 and 134.69 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.67 : 612.88 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.67/612.88 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.67x = 612.88 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.67x = 82,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,548.81/408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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