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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.34, 682.89 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.34, 682.89 and 130.72 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.34 : 682.89 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.34/682.89 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.34x = 682.89 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.34x = 89,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,267.38/455.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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