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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 685.35 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 685.35 and 132.29 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 685.35 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/685.35 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 685.35 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 90,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,661.52/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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