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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 680.16 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 680.16 and 193.32 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 680.16 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/680.16 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 680.16 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 131,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,488.53/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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