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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.84 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.84 and 131.28 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.84 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.84 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.84 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 79,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,794.63/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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