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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 607.82 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 607.82 and 131.34 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 607.82 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/607.82 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 607.82 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 79,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,831.41/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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