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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.31, 604.98 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.31, 604.98 and 129.37 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.31 : 604.98 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.31/604.98 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.31x = 604.98 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.31x = 78,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,263.24/403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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