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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.58 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.58 and 131.77 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.58 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.58 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.58 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 80,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,193.35/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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