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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.51, 608.40 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.51, 608.40 and 131.64 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.51 : 608.40 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.51/608.40 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.51x = 608.40 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.51x = 80,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,089.78/405.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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