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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 682.14 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 682.14 and 130.14 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 682.14 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/682.14 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 682.14 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 88,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,773.70/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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