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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 607.70 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 607.70 and 131.29 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 607.70 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/607.70 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 607.70 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 79,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,783.74/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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