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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.52 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.52 and 131.69 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.52 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.52 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.52 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 90,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,143.78/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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