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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.79, 680.64 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.79, 680.64 and 129.16 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.79 : 680.64 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.79/680.64 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.79x = 680.64 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.79x = 87,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,911.46/453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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