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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 606.81 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 606.81 and 130.66 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 606.81 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/606.81 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 606.81 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 79,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,285.07/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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