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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.96 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.96 and 131.32 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.96 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.96 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.96 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 89,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,817.63/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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