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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.61 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.61 and 197.06 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.61 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.61 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.61 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 134,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,121.01/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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