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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.86, 613.30 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.86, 613.30 and 135 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.86 : 613.30 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.86/613.30 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.86x = 613.30 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.86x = 82,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,795.50/408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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