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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 607.21 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 607.21 and 130.88 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 607.21 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/607.21 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 607.21 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 79,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,468.28/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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