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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 605.98 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 605.98 and 130.10 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 605.98 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/605.98 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 605.98 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 78,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,838.00/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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