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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.83, 689.67 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.83, 689.67 and 130.74 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.83 : 689.67 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.83/689.67 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.83x = 689.67 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.83x = 90,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,167.46/459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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