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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 605.15 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 605.15 and 129.56 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 605.15 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/605.15 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 605.15 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 78,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,403.23/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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