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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.79, 605.76 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.79, 605.76 and 129.81 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.79 : 605.76 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.79/605.76 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.79x = 605.76 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.79x = 78,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,630.68/403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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