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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 680.43 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 680.43 and 193.42 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 680.43 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/680.43 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 680.43 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 131,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,610.47/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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