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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.32 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.32 and 197.60 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.32 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.32 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.32 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 134,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,431.23/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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