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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 682.21 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 682.21 and 130.17 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 682.21 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/682.21 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 682.21 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 88,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,805.26/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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