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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.54 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.54 and 130.40 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.54 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.54 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.54 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 89,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,003.22/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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