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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.39, 605.03 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.39, 605.03 and 129.49 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.39 : 605.03 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.39/605.03 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.39x = 605.03 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.39x = 78,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.17/403.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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