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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 614.42 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 614.42 and 135.72 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 614.42 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/614.42 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 614.42 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 83,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,388.40/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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