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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.46 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.46 and 129.11 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.46 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.46 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.46 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 78,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,038.16/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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