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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 607.24 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 607.24 and 130.88 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 607.24 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/607.24 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 607.24 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 79,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,475.57/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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