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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 680.84 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 680.84 and 129.24 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 680.84 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/680.84 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 680.84 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 87,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,991.76/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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