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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 614.06 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 614.06 and 135.49 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 614.06 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/614.06 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 614.06 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 83,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,198.99/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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