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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 683.94 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 683.94 and 131.31 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683.94 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683.94 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683.94 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 89,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,808.16/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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