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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 614.04 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 614.04 and 135.48 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 614.04 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/614.04 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 614.04 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 83,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190.14/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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