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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.39, 683.10 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.39, 683.10 and 130.76 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.39 : 683.10 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.39/683.10 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.39x = 683.10 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.39x = 89,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,323.86/455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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