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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 614.78 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 614.78 and 136.02 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 614.78 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/614.78 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 614.78 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 83,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,622.38/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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