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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.81, 682.20 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.81, 682.20 and 130.21 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.81 : 682.20 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.81/682.20 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.81x = 682.20 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.81x = 88,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,829.26/454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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