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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 608.22 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 608.22 and 131.62 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 608.22 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/608.22 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 608.22 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 80,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053.92/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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