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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 683.41 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 683.41 and 130.94 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 683.41 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/683.41 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 683.41 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 89,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,487.09/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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