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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 614.46 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 614.46 and 135.66 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 614.46 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/614.46 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 614.46 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 83,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,360.46/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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