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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.60 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.60 and 131.09 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.60 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.60 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.60 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 89,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,613.12/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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