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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.89, 614.91 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.89, 614.91 and 136.00 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.89 : 614.91 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.89/614.91 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.89x = 614.91 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.89x = 83,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,629.04/409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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