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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.06, 608.67 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.06, 608.67 and 131.95 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.06 : 608.67 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.06/608.67 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.06x = 608.67 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.06x = 80,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314.01/406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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