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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 614.55 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 614.55 and 135.82 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 614.55 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/614.55 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 614.55 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 83,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,468.18/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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