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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 606.33 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 606.33 and 130.33 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 606.33 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/606.33 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 606.33 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 79,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,022.99/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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