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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.05, 605.96 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.05, 605.96 and 130 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.05 : 605.96 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.05/605.96 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.05x = 605.96 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.05x = 78,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,774.80/404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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