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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 682.66 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 682.66 and 130.46 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 682.66 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/682.66 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 682.66 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 89,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,061.20/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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