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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.41, 683.10 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.41, 683.10 and 126.37 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.41 : 683.10 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.41/683.10 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.41x = 683.10 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.41x = 86,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,324.02/455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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