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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 684.77 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 684.77 and 131.94 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 684.77 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/684.77 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 684.77 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 90,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,347.89/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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