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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 679.56 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 679.56 and 193.60 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 679.56 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/679.56 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 679.56 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 131,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,562.82/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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