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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.57, 683.37 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.57, 683.37 and 130.94 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.57 : 683.37 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.57/683.37 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.57x = 683.37 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.57x = 89,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,480.47/455.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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