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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 684.88 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 684.88 and 131.86 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 684.88 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/684.88 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 684.88 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 90,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,308.80/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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