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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.72, 606.98 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.72, 606.98 and 130.76 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.72 : 606.98 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.72/606.98 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.72x = 606.98 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.72x = 79,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,366.00/404.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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