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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 608.06 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 608.06 and 131.55 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 608.06 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/608.06 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 608.06 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 79,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,992.90/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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