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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 683.78 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 683.78 and 131.22 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 683.78 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/683.78 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 683.78 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 89,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,724.96/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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