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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.89, 683.83 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.89, 683.83 and 131.26 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.89 : 683.83 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.89/683.83 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.89x = 683.83 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.89x = 89,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,759.53/455.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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