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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.13, 684.25 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.13, 684.25 and 131.50 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.13 : 684.25 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.13/684.25 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.13x = 684.25 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.13x = 89,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,978.88/456.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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