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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 606.90 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 606.90 and 130.58 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 606.90 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/606.90 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 606.90 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 79,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,249.00/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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