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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 684.41 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 684.41 and 131.60 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 684.41 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/684.41 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 684.41 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 90,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,064.28/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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