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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 684.73 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 684.73 and 131.95 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 684.73 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/684.73 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 684.73 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 90,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,350.12/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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