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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 684.37 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 684.37 and 131.71 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 684.37 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/684.37 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 684.37 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 90,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,138.37/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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