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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 607.68 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 607.68 and 131.25 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 607.68 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/607.68 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 607.68 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 79,758
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,758/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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