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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.98, 613.45 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.98, 613.45 and 135.05 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.98 : 613.45 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.98/613.45 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.98x = 613.45 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.98x = 82,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,846.42/408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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