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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 606.81 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 606.81 and 130.73 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 606.81 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/606.81 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 606.81 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 79,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,328.27/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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