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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 604.66 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 604.66 and 129.28 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 604.66 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/604.66 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 604.66 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 78,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,170.44/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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