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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 608.52 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 608.52 and 131.69 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 608.52 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/608.52 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 608.52 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 80,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,136.00/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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