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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 680.07 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 680.07 and 196.89 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 680.07 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/680.07 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 680.07 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 133,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,898.98/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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