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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 612.94 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 612.94 and 134.74 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 612.94 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/612.94 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 612.94 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 82,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,586.86/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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