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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.58, 605.22 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.58, 605.22 and 125.90 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.58 : 605.22 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.58/605.22 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.58x = 605.22 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.58x = 76,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,200.08/403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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