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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 614.64 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 614.64 and 135.90 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 614.64 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/614.64 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 614.64 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 83,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,528.02/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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