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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 680.85 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 680.85 and 129.29 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 680.85 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/680.85 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 680.85 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 88,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,023.69/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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