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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 684.08 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 684.08 and 131.40 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 684.08 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/684.08 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 684.08 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 89,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,888.11/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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