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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.51, 608.34 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.51, 608.34 and 131.62 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.51 : 608.34 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.51/608.34 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.51x = 608.34 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.51x = 80,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,066.67/405.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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