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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 607.68 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 607.68 and 131.16 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 607.68 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/607.68 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 607.68 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 79,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703.31/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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