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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.87, 608.79 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.87, 608.79 and 131.94 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.87 : 608.79 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.87/608.79 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.87x = 608.79 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.87x = 80,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,323.75/405.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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