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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 614.57 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 614.57 and 135.86 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 614.57 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/614.57 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 614.57 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 83,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,491.73/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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