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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.61, 683.42 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.61, 683.42 and 131.01 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.61 : 683.42 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.61/683.42 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.61x = 683.42 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.61x = 89,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,534.20/455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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