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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.43, 614.21 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.43, 614.21 and 135.58 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.43 : 614.21 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.43/614.21 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.43x = 614.21 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.43x = 83,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274.59/409.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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