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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.80, 614.67 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.80, 614.67 and 135.90 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.80 : 614.67 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.80/614.67 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.80x = 614.67 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.80x = 83,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,533.65/409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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