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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.15, 684.26 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.15, 684.26 and 131.52 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.15 : 684.26 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.15/684.26 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.15x = 684.26 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.15x = 89,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,993.88/456.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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