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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 604.63 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 604.63 and 129.18 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 604.63 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/604.63 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 604.63 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 78,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,105.13/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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