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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 607.77 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 607.77 and 131.18 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 607.77 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/607.77 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 607.77 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 79,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,724.23/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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