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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.37 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.37 and 135.05 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.37 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.37 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.37 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 82,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,835.62/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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