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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 613.55 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 613.55 and 135.05 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 613.55 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/613.55 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 613.55 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 82,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,856.18/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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