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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 684.41 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 684.41 and 131.65 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 684.41 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/684.41 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 684.41 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 90,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,102.58/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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