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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 610.04 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 610.04 and 129.03 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 610.04 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/610.04 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 610.04 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 78,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,712.82/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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