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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 679.87 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 679.87 and 193.03 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 679.87 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/679.87 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 679.87 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 131,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,237.13/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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