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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 611.89 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 611.89 and 130.29 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 611.89 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/611.89 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 611.89 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 79,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,725.85/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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