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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.80 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.80 and 131.40 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.80 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.80 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.80 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 79,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,864.92/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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