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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 613.46 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 613.46 and 135.08 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 613.46 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/613.46 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 613.46 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 82,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,865.50/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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