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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 604.46 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 604.46 and 129.02 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 604.46 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/604.46 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 604.46 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 77,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,984.73/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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