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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.79, 682.18 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.79, 682.18 and 130.16 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.79 : 682.18 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.79/682.18 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.79x = 682.18 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.79x = 88,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,793.93/454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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