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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 607.13 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 607.13 and 116.14 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 607.13 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/607.13 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 607.13 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 70,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,512.08/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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