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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 682.64 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 682.64 and 130.44 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 682.64 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/682.64 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 682.64 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 89,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,042.34/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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