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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 683.90 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 683.90 and 131.28 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 683.90 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/683.90 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 683.90 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 89,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,782.39/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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