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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 607.13 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 607.13 and 130.87 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 607.13 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/607.13 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 607.13 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 79,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,451.41/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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