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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 680.48 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 680.48 and 193.46 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 680.48 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/680.48 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 680.48 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 131,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,642.02/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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