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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 604.83 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 604.83 and 129.54 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 604.83 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/604.83 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 604.83 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 78,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,349.68/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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