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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.79, 608.53 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.79, 608.53 and 131.81 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.79 : 608.53 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.79/608.53 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.79x = 608.53 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.79x = 80,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209.74/405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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