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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.02 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.02 and 193.36 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.02 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.02 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.02 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 131,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,488.67/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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