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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 607.78 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 607.78 and 131.36 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 607.78 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/607.78 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 607.78 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 79,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834.29/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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