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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.97, 685.50 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.97, 685.50 and 132.38 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.97 : 685.50 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.97/685.50 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.97x = 685.50 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.97x = 90,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,747.71/456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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