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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.78, 685.22 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.78, 685.22 and 132.20 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.78 : 685.22 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.78/685.22 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.78x = 685.22 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.78x = 90,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,586.08/456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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