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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 680.80 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 680.80 and 197.20 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 680.80 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/680.80 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 680.80 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 134,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,253.76/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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