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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 684.52 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 684.52 and 131.71 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 684.52 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/684.52 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 684.52 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 90,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158.13/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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