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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 680.91 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 680.91 and 193.97 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 680.91 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/680.91 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 680.91 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 132,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072.71/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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