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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.56 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.56 and 131.08 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.56 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.56 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.56 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 79,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,638.96/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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