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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 685.16 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 685.16 and 132.18 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 685.16 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/685.16 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 685.16 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 90,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,563.79/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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