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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 614.74 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 614.74 and 135.91 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 614.74 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/614.74 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 614.74 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 83,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,549.31/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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