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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 607.33 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 607.33 and 131 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 607.33 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/607.33 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 607.33 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 79,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,559.90/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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