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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 605.61 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 605.61 and 129.70 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 605.61 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/605.61 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 605.61 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 78,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548.37/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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