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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 613.14 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 613.14 and 134.84 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 613.14 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/613.14 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 613.14 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 82,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,675.80/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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