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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 608.28 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 608.28 and 131.56 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 608.28 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/608.28 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 608.28 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 80,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,023.30/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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