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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 613.78 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 613.78 and 135.32 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 613.78 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/613.78 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 613.78 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 83,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,056.71/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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