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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 679.91 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 679.91 and 196.61 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 679.91 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/679.91 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 679.91 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 133,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,672.72/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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