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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 681.78 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 681.78 and 129.89 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 681.78 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/681.78 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 681.78 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 88,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,556.40/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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