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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 613.58 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 613.58 and 135.07 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 613.58 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/613.58 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 613.58 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 82,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,874.04/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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