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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 607.40 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 607.40 and 131.06 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 607.40 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/607.40 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 607.40 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 79,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603.13/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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