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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.34, 612.29 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.34, 612.29 and 130.61 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.34 : 612.29 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.34/612.29 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.34x = 612.29 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.34x = 79,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,973.05/408.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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