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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.85, 613.32 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.85, 613.32 and 134.86 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.85 : 613.32 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.85/613.32 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.85x = 613.32 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.85x = 82,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,712.34/408.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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