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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 608.45 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 608.45 and 131.71 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 608.45 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/608.45 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 608.45 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 80,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,138.95/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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