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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 682.91 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 682.91 and 130.63 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 682.91 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/682.91 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 682.91 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 89,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,208.53/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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