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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 613.04 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 613.04 and 134.72 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 613.04 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/613.04 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 613.04 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 82,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,588.75/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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