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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 682.88 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 682.88 and 130.57 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 682.88 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/682.88 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 682.88 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 89,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,161.28/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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