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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.37, 610.97 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.37, 610.97 and 129.68 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.37 : 610.97 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.37/610.97 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.37x = 610.97 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.37x = 79,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227.21/407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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