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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.70 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.70 and 130.42 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.70 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.70 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.70 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 89,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,037.73/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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