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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 679.96 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 679.96 and 193.57 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 679.96 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/679.96 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 679.96 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 131,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,619.86/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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