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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.95, 604.49 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.95, 604.49 and 129.11 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.95 : 604.49 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.95/604.49 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.95x = 604.49 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.95x = 78,042.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,042.68/402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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