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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 605.54 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 605.54 and 129.69 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 605.54 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/605.54 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 605.54 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 78,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,531.83/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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