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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 684.38 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 684.38 and 131.57 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 684.38 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/684.38 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 684.38 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 90,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,043.88/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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