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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.99, 607.50 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.99, 607.50 and 131.09 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.99 : 607.50 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.99/607.50 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.99x = 607.50 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.99x = 79,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633.48/404.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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