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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 613.95 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 613.95 and 135.41 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 613.95 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/613.95 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 613.95 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 83,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,131.90/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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