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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 680.99 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 680.99 and 197.31 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 680.99 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/680.99 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 680.99 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 134,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,366.14/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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