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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 682.34 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 682.34 and 130.24 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 682.34 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/682.34 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 682.34 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 88,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,867.96/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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