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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.39, 605.34 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.39, 605.34 and 129.69 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.39 : 605.34 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.39/605.34 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.39x = 605.34 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.39x = 78,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,504.27/403.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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