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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.77, 685.14 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.77, 685.14 and 132.14 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.77 : 685.14 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.77/685.14 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.77x = 685.14 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.77x = 90,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,530.97/456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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