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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 681.30 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 681.30 and 129.57 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 681.30 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/681.30 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 681.30 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 88,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,272.63/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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