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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 607.66 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 607.66 and 131.23 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 607.66 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/607.66 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 607.66 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 79,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,743.22/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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