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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.86, 613.25 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.86, 613.25 and 134.98 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.86 : 613.25 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.86/613.25 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.86x = 613.25 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.86x = 82,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,774.28/408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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