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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.63 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.63 and 129.11 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.63 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.63 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.63 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 87,878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,878.16/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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