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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 608.54 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 608.54 and 131.85 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 608.54 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/608.54 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 608.54 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 80,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,235.34/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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