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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 614.16 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 614.16 and 135.43 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 614.16 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/614.16 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 614.16 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 83,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,175.69/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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