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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 605.09 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 605.09 and 129.36 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 605.09 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/605.09 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 605.09 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 78,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274.44/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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