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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 683.36 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 683.36 and 130.96 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 683.36 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/683.36 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 683.36 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 89,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,492.83/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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