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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 604.49 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 604.49 and 129.08 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 604.49 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/604.49 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 604.49 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 78,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,027.57/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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