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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 680.34 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 680.34 and 193.49 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 680.34 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/680.34 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 680.34 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 131,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,638.99/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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