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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 604.63 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 604.63 and 129.20 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 604.63 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/604.63 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 604.63 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 78,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,117.89/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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