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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 605.82 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 605.82 and 130.01 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 605.82 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/605.82 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 605.82 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 78,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,762.66/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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