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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 680.70 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 680.70 and 197.14 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 680.70 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/680.70 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 680.70 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 134,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,193.20/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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