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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 683.60 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 683.60 and 131.01 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 683.60 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/683.60 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 683.60 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 89,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,557.78/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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