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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.31, 613.74 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.31, 613.74 and 135.26 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.31 : 613.74 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.31/613.74 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.31x = 613.74 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.31x = 83,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,016.01/409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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