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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 681.17 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 681.17 and 129.48 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 681.17 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/681.17 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 681.17 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 88,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,197.24/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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