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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 684.91 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 684.91 and 131.90 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 684.91 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/684.91 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 684.91 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 90,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,336.20/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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