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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 685.08 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 685.08 and 132.16 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 685.08 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/685.08 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 685.08 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 90,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,540.17/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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