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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.30, 681.33 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.30, 681.33 and 129.61 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.30 : 681.33 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.30/681.33 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.30x = 681.33 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.30x = 88,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,307.18/454.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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