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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 684.28 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 684.28 and 131.50 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 684.28 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/684.28 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 684.28 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 89,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,983.84/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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