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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 681.16 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 681.16 and 197.46 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 681.16 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/681.16 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 681.16 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 134,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,501.85/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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