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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 614.79 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 614.79 and 135.99 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 614.79 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/614.79 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 614.79 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 83,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605.29/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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