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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 608.66 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 608.66 and 131.74 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 608.66 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/608.66 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 608.66 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 80,181.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181.17/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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