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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.75, 611.60 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.75, 611.60 and 130.10 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.75 : 611.60 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.75/611.60 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.75x = 611.60 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.75x = 79,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,565.45/407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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