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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.01, 607.42 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.01, 607.42 and 131.02 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.01 : 607.42 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.01/607.42 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.01x = 607.42 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.01x = 79,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,584.17/405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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