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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 608.14 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 608.14 and 116.92 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 608.14 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/608.14 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 608.14 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 71,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,103.73/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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