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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.74, 607.08 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.74, 607.08 and 131.03 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.74 : 607.08 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.74/607.08 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.74x = 607.08 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.74x = 79,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,542.66/404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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