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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 680.68 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 680.68 and 193.80 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 680.68 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/680.68 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 680.68 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 131,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,915.78/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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