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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 684.94 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 684.94 and 131.95 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 684.94 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/684.94 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 684.94 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 90,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,377.83/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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