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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 683.95 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 683.95 and 131.31 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 683.95 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/683.95 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 683.95 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 89,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,809.47/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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