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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 684.30 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 684.30 and 131.64 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 684.30 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/684.30 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 684.30 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 90,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,081.25/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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