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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.63, 614.23 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.63, 614.23 and 135.62 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.63 : 614.23 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.63/614.23 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.63x = 614.23 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.63x = 83,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300.17/409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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