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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 681.81 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 681.81 and 129.83 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 681.81 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/681.81 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 681.81 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 88,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.39/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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