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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.19, 679.82 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.19, 679.82 and 128.56 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.19 : 679.82 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.19/679.82 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.19x = 679.82 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.19x = 87,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,397.02/453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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