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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.86 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.86 and 135.56 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.86 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.86 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.86 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 83,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,214.86/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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