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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 683.84 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 683.84 and 131.28 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 683.84 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/683.84 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 683.84 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 89,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,774.52/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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