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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.51, 606.84 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.51, 606.84 and 130.60 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.51 : 606.84 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.51/606.84 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.51x = 606.84 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.51x = 79,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,250.27/404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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