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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 614.38 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 614.38 and 135.73 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 614.38 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/614.38 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 614.38 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 83,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,389.80/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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