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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.36 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.36 and 131.04 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.36 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.36 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.36 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 89,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,547.49/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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