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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 605.11 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 605.11 and 129.46 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 605.11 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/605.11 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 605.11 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 78,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,337.54/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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