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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 613.31 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 613.31 and 135.20 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 613.31 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/613.31 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 613.31 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 82,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,915.77/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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