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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.19, 688.71 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.19, 688.71 and 130.15 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.19 : 688.71 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.19/688.71 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.19x = 688.71 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.19x = 89,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,634.96/459.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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