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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 680.24 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 680.24 and 193.74 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 680.24 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/680.24 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 680.24 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 131,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,788.73/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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