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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.49, 614.08 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.49, 614.08 and 131.83 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.49 : 614.08 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.49/614.08 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.49x = 614.08 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.49x = 80,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,952.80/409.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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