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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.61, 679.92 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.61, 679.92 and 193.57 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.61 : 679.92 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.61/679.92 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.61x = 679.92 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.61x = 131,612.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,612.11/453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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