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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 680.15 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 680.15 and 196.75 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 680.15 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/680.15 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 680.15 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 133,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,819.51/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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