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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 682.51 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 682.51 and 130.47 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 682.51 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/682.51 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 682.51 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 89,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,047.08/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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