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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.55, 614.36 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.55, 614.36 and 135.62 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.55 : 614.36 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.55/614.36 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.55x = 614.36 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.55x = 83,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,316.77/409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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