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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 613.17 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 613.17 and 135.03 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 613.17 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/613.17 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 613.17 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 82,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,796.35/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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