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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.83 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.83 and 135.30 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.83 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.83 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.83 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 83,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,051.20/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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