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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.16, 684.18 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.16, 684.18 and 131.54 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.16 : 684.18 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.16/684.18 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.16x = 684.18 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.16x = 89,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,997.04/456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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