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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 614.26 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 614.26 and 135.62 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 614.26 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/614.26 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 614.26 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 83,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,305.94/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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