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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 682.62 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 682.62 and 130.42 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 682.62 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/682.62 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 682.62 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 89,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,027.30/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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