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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.66 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.66 and 130.50 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.66 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.66 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.66 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 89,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087.13/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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