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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.65, 606.88 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.65, 606.88 and 130.66 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.65 : 606.88 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.65/606.88 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.65x = 606.88 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.65x = 79,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,294.94/404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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