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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 682.98 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 682.98 and 130.72 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 682.98 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/682.98 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 682.98 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 89,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279.15/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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