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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.55 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.55 and 129.14 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.55 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.55 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.55 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 87,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,882.82/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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