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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 683.64 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 683.64 and 131.07 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 683.64 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/683.64 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 683.64 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 89,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,604.69/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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