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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 606.48 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 606.48 and 130.43 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 606.48 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/606.48 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 606.48 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 79,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,103.19/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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