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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 606.91 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 606.91 and 130.71 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 606.91 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/606.91 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 606.91 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 79,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,331.65/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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