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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.49, 606.63 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.49, 606.63 and 130.61 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.49 : 606.63 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.49/606.63 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.49x = 606.63 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.49x = 79,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,228.91/404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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