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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.16 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.16 and 197.04 is: 295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.16 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.16 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.16 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 134,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,018.73/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.40

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