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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 682.85 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 682.85 and 130.58 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 682.85 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/682.85 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 682.85 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 89,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,162.49/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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