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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 605.16 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 605.16 and 129.49 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 605.16 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/605.16 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 605.16 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 78,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,362.17/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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