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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 684.10 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 684.10 and 131.34 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 684.10 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/684.10 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 684.10 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 89,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851.73/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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