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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 679.61 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 679.61 and 128.51 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 679.61 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/679.61 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 679.61 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 87,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,333.28/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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