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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 608.05 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 608.05 and 131.48 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 608.05 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/608.05 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 608.05 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 79,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945.08/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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