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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 607.85 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 607.85 and 131.37 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 607.85 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/607.85 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 607.85 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 79,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,850.22/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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