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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.71, 605.54 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.71, 605.54 and 129.86 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.71 : 605.54 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.71/605.54 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.71x = 605.54 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.71x = 78,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634.99/403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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