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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 679.82 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 679.82 and 193.17 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 679.82 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/679.82 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 679.82 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 131,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,319.86/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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