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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 682.83 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 682.83 and 130.61 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 682.83 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/682.83 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 682.83 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 89,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,184.43/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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