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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 614.27 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 614.27 and 135.54 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 614.27 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/614.27 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 614.27 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 83,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258.16/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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