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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 614.31 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 614.31 and 135.59 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 614.31 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/614.31 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 614.31 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 83,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,291.22/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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