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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 607.93 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 607.93 and 131.30 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 607.93 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/607.93 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 607.93 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 79,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,821.21/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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