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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 682.97 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 682.97 and 130.73 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 682.97 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/682.97 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 682.97 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 89,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,280.60/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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