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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 683.99 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 683.99 and 131.34 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 683.99 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/683.99 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 683.99 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 89,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,835.25/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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