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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 684.36 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 684.36 and 131.64 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 684.36 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/684.36 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 684.36 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 90,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,089.15/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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