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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.76 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.76 and 129.84 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.76 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.76 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.76 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 88,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.72/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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