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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 680.73 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 680.73 and 129.27 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 680.73 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/680.73 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 680.73 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 87,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,994.56/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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