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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 613.97 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 613.97 and 135.42 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 613.97 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/613.97 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 613.97 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 83,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143.82/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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