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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 605.86 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 605.86 and 130.14 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 605.86 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/605.86 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 605.86 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 78,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,846.30/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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