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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.39, 608.03 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.39, 608.03 and 131.49 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.39 : 608.03 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.39/608.03 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.39x = 608.03 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.39x = 79,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,947.51/405.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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