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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 681.38 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 681.38 and 129.68 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 681.38 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/681.38 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 681.38 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 88,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,361.36/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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