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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 683.94 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 683.94 and 131.32 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 683.94 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/683.94 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 683.94 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 89,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,815.00/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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