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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 605.65 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 605.65 and 129.73 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 605.65 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/605.65 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 605.65 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 78,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,570.97/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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