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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.57, 605.46 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.57, 605.46 and 129.67 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.57 : 605.46 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.57/605.46 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.57x = 605.46 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.57x = 78,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,510.00/403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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