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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.81, 605.63 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.81, 605.63 and 129.95 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.81 : 605.63 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.81/605.63 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.81x = 605.63 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.81x = 78,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,703.86/403.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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