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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 683.41 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 683.41 and 130.89 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 683.41 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/683.41 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 683.41 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 89,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451.53/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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