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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 605.17 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 605.17 and 129.56 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 605.17 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/605.17 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 605.17 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 78,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,402.80/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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