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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.57, 606.84 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.57, 606.84 and 130.66 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.57 : 606.84 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.57/606.84 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.57x = 606.84 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.57x = 79,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,289.71/404.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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