Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 684 and 131.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 455.94, 684 and 131.31 is: 196.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455.94 : 684 = 131.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455.94/684 = 131.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455.94x = 684 × 131.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455.94x = 89,816.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,816.04/455.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196.99
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