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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.19, 612.46 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.19, 612.46 and 130.57 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.19 : 612.46 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.19/612.46 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.19x = 612.46 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.19x = 79,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968.90/408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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