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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 681.66 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 681.66 and 129.78 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 681.66 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/681.66 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 681.66 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 88,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,465.83/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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