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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.27, 604.92 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.27, 604.92 and 129.37 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.27 : 604.92 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.27/604.92 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.27x = 604.92 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.27x = 78,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,255.75/403.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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