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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 683.31 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 683.31 and 130.83 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 683.31 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/683.31 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 683.31 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 89,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,397.45/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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