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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 614.25 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 614.25 and 135.59 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 614.25 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/614.25 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 614.25 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 83,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,283.09/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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