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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 680.60 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 680.60 and 129.09 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 680.60 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/680.60 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 680.60 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 87,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,861.53/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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