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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 614.32 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 614.32 and 135.64 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 614.32 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/614.32 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 614.32 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 83,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326.36/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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