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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 683.81 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 683.81 and 126.83 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 683.81 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/683.81 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 683.81 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 86,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,724.52/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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