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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 617.80 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 617.80 and 134.26 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 617.80 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/617.80 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 617.80 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 82,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,945.83/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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