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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.84 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.84 and 129.26 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.84 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.84 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.84 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 88,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,002.99/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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