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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 684.56 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 684.56 and 131.76 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 684.56 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/684.56 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 684.56 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 90,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,197.63/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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