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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 614.72 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 614.72 and 135.83 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 614.72 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/614.72 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 614.72 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 83,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,494.68/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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