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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 683.18 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 683.18 and 130.80 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 683.18 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/683.18 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 683.18 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 89,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,359.94/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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