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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 684.74 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 684.74 and 131.86 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 684.74 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/684.74 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 684.74 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 90,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,289.82/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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