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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 680.78 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 680.78 and 193.90 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 680.78 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/680.78 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 680.78 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 132,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,003.24/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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