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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 684.04 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 684.04 and 131.40 is: 197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 684.04 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/684.04 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 684.04 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 89,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,882.86/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.10

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