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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 684.57 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 684.57 and 131.74 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 684.57 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/684.57 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 684.57 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 90,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,185.25/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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