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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 683.91 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 683.91 and 131.28 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 683.91 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/683.91 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 683.91 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 89,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,783.70/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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