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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.71, 683.61 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.71, 683.61 and 131.07 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.71 : 683.61 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.71/683.61 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.71x = 683.61 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.71x = 89,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,598.99/455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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