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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 684.68 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 684.68 and 131.85 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 684.68 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/684.68 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 684.68 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 90,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,275.06/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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