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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 683.58 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 683.58 and 131.07 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 683.58 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/683.58 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 683.58 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 89,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,596.83/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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