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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 605.26 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 605.26 and 129.60 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 605.26 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/605.26 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 605.26 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 78,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,440.45/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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