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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 607.25 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 607.25 and 130.98 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 607.25 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/607.25 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 607.25 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 79,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,539.47/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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