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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 604.70 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 604.70 and 129.23 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 604.70 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/604.70 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 604.70 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 78,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,143.32/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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