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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 682.50 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 682.50 and 130.49 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 682.50 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/682.50 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 682.50 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 89,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,059.43/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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