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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 682.98 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 682.98 and 126.32 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 682.98 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/682.98 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 682.98 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 86,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,274.03/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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