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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 614.12 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 614.12 and 135.47 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 614.12 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/614.12 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 614.12 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 83,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191.09/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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