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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 684.34 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 684.34 and 131.58 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 684.34 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/684.34 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 684.34 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 90,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,045.46/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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