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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 608.76 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 608.76 and 131.85 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 608.76 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/608.76 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 608.76 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 80,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,265.01/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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