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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 604.68 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 604.68 and 129.22 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 604.68 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/604.68 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 604.68 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 78,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.75/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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