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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.31, 607.58 and 131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.31, 607.58 and 131.23 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.31 : 607.58 = 131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.31/607.58 = 131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.31x = 607.58 × 131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.31x = 79,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,732.72/405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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