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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 604.27 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 604.27 and 129.16 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 604.27 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/604.27 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 604.27 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 78,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,047.51/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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