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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 684.08 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 684.08 and 131.43 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 684.08 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/684.08 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 684.08 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 89,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,907.98/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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