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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 608.12 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 608.12 and 116.93 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 608.12 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/608.12 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 608.12 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 71,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,107.47/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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