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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.63 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.63 and 129.76 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.63 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.63 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.63 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 88,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447.66/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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