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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 682.82 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 682.82 and 130.59 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 682.82 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/682.82 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 682.82 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 89,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,165.40/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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