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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.70, 612.89 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.70, 612.89 and 134.64 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.70 : 612.89 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.70/612.89 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.70x = 612.89 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.70x = 82,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,518.00/408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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