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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 605.51 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 605.51 and 129.85 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 605.51 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/605.51 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 605.51 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 78,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,625.47/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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