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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.34 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.34 and 193.51 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.34 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.34 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.34 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 131,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,653.44/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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