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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 608.13 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 608.13 and 131.54 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 608.13 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/608.13 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 608.13 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 79,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990.38/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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