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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 683.71 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 683.71 and 131.19 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 683.71 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/683.71 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 683.71 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 89,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,693.02/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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