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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 680.57 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 680.57 and 193.49 is: 290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 680.57 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/680.57 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 680.57 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 131,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,683.49/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.28

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