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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 608.72 and 131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 608.72 and 131.83 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 608.72 = 131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/608.72 = 131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 608.72 × 131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 80,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,245.38/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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