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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.15, 682.76 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.15, 682.76 and 130.52 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.15 : 682.76 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.15/682.76 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.15x = 682.76 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.15x = 89,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109.77/455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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