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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.52, 605.33 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.52, 605.33 and 129.51 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.52 : 605.33 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.52/605.33 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.52x = 605.33 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.52x = 78,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,395.64/403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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