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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 608.12 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 608.12 and 131.61 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 608.12 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/608.12 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 608.12 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 80,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034.67/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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