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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 685.02 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 685.02 and 132 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 685.02 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/685.02 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 685.02 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 90,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422.64/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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