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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.81, 612.78 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.81, 612.78 and 134.83 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.81 : 612.78 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.81/612.78 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.81x = 612.78 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.81x = 82,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,621.13/408.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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