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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 608.27 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 608.27 and 131.65 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 608.27 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/608.27 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 608.27 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 80,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,078.75/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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