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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 609.01 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 609.01 and 131.94 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 609.01 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/609.01 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 609.01 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 80,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,352.78/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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