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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 680.90 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 680.90 and 197.25 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 680.90 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/680.90 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 680.90 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 134,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,306.54/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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