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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.56 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.56 and 135.16 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.56 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.56 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.56 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 82,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,928.77/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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