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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 613.88 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 613.88 and 135.37 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 613.88 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/613.88 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 613.88 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 83,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,098.72/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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