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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 680.12 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 680.12 and 128.85 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 680.12 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/680.12 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 680.12 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 87,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,633.46/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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