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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.46, 605.12 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.46, 605.12 and 129.47 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.46 : 605.12 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.46/605.12 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.46x = 605.12 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.46x = 78,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,344.24/403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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