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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 680.24 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 680.24 and 193.77 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 680.24 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/680.24 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 680.24 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 131,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,809.14/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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