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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 612.89 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 612.89 and 134.71 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 612.89 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/612.89 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 612.89 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 82,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,560.21/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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