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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 683.42 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 683.42 and 130.95 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 683.42 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/683.42 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 683.42 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 89,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,493.19/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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