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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 679.93 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 679.93 and 193.27 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 679.93 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/679.93 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 679.93 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 131,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,410.07/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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