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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.90 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.90 and 130.59 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.90 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.90 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.90 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 89,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,179.58/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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