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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 682.42 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 682.42 and 130.38 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 682.42 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/682.42 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 682.42 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 88,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973.92/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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