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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 681.12 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 681.12 and 207.10 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 681.12 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/681.12 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 681.12 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 141,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,059.95/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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