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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 682.80 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 682.80 and 130.62 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 682.80 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/682.80 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 682.80 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 89,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,187.34/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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