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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 685.14 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 685.14 and 132.23 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 685.14 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/685.14 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 685.14 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 90,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,592.64/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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